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FRENCH ADVENTURES HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILIES

          

These private escorted tours have been creating for families coming to Paris & France with children and wishing active holidays mixed with culture, and visits. All these tours can be customized and changed, they are all private and can be tailored made for your own family if you can not find exactly what you are looking for. Email us at info@frenchadventures.com and we will customize your dream vacation in France .  



Private escorted tour for families : Paris + NORMANDY (4 persons *)

Day 1 : Arrival in Paris

-        Private airport transfer upon arrival , English speaking driver to transfer you directly to you hotel after a short tour of Paris (2h) Your driver guide will remain at your disposition for an extra hour if you need to go for grocery store for your apartment and will help you.

-         2 bedrooms apartment LUXE**** Spa residence hotel le Prince Regent , These beautiful apartments have 2 bedrooms , one bathroom, but 2 toilets, living room , full kitchen which is very convenient with children if you wish to cook anything , or warm up, there is also diswaher, washing machine , and microwave. The residence has also a spa for the parents if they wish a cure or massages . The residence prince regent is located near Bd. Saint germain des prés , a very lively area of Paris where you can find theaters, movies theaters, restaurants and cafés, plenty of stores.

-         Afternoon is on your own to relax 


Day 2 : Full day private tour of Paris (8h)

OUR MOST POPULAR CITY TOUR OF PARIS FOR FAMILIES!

Driver guide, English speaking to meet you with transport at your hotel in Paris and let’s start with a general city tour of the city

Stop at Notre dame, for a guided tour, the children will listen to the legends of the cathedral, Casimodo and Esmeralda... Let’s play with the pigeons !

Walking tour to the Island saint Louis with a stop for hot chocolate and ice cream or French Crepes?

Stop for lunch at the Eiffel Tower (Included) and visit the Tower !

Louvre and the tuileries gardens, on the Mission Louvre, our team will have to find the clues of the painting or be on the trail of Mona Lisa

Included full day driver guide English speaking licensed for museums full day + transport by minivan luxe air conditioned, lunch eiffel tower first floor buffet and drinks , and all tickets entrance – Your french snack gouter in the afternoon with the children in a pastry store , hot chocolate and pastries are also included

Day 3 : Full day Paris Private Tour (8h)

Morning, private family bike tour of Paris THE PRIVATE FAMILY BIKE TOUR OF PARIS (3h)

At French adventures, we understand how frustrating big, expensive, foreign cities can be especially for families travelling with kids. That is why we have designed our private family tours to accommodate the needs of families visiting Paris - outside of our public tour times. We'll go at your group's pace, change our tours to fit your itinerary, adapt our route for kids, stop at our favorite French bakery, and make Paris feel a lot more manageable in the process. It is great for families who want to experience Paris together in an intimate setting. We share stories and history about Paris geared towards making it really fun and educational for kids ( we might even add a little quiz in at the end to test the kids ! ). Our tour route is also very easy & safe, as we stick to bike lanes, quaint one-way streets and bike paths along the river.

Lunch break on your own, at your apartment or in Paris

children fun cooking class 3 to 5PM ( on Wednesdays) Learn how to make french crepes and mousse au chocolat !this is also a nice way to meet French kids and why not , speak a little bit of French ? and we will take the parents for a private walking tour in le Marais  during that time. Transfers R/T apartment included, driver guide and transport for 4H

Day 4 : Versailles Castle & Park full day

DAY IN VERSAILLES FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN:

9am. Our licensed, English speaking guide, will pick you up in Paris, at your hotel and drive you to Versailles.

10am. we will arrange a private tour of the castle , exclusive guided tour , with your own guide. The tour will be also based on legends & stories of the versailles history for the children, and depending on their ages, we will then arrange a game as well.

11:15am. If you wish you can view the training of the horses at the royal stables of the castle.

Around NOON, we will then stop for a lunch break , and take you to the wonderful Trianon palace for lunch, on the terrace overlooking the park of the castle.

2PM. A private carriage ride, will pick you up with also your guide AT THE RESTAURANT, and will take you to the entrance of the park of the castle (Half hour drive) - You will do a walking tour of the park with your guide, including the trianons, hamlet of the queen, & then finising at the petite venise.

visit of the Potager of the King is fun to do with children, learn on how Louis the XIVth. had his vegetables & fruits grown in the park!

if time permits, rent a bicycle for one hour or fountains shows available to view on week ends only from April to September.

Your private tour includes licensed private driver guide full day, with transport luxe air conditioned, all authorizations for private tour inside the castle of Versailles, trianons, and hamlet. All tickets entrance. Your private horse ride carriage in Versailles for half hour.

Not included to be paid locally : the horse show and your lunch

 Day 5 : Paris private tour, Montmartre, lunch cruise

     

Visit the museum Orsay or Rodin, both museums can be visited with children tours either «  Investigation at the Rodin museum «  or «  Impressionism drawing at Orsay » ( books are included , the tours are fun , on the Rodin ‘s tour the children must find the clue of a letter written by Rodin and discovering the museum that way- On the Drawing at Orsay the children have color pencils and will draw the impressionism inside the museum) – Transfers hotel R/T included

-        Lunch cruise on the Seine river (12 :30PM to 2 :30PM) Service Premier, front of the boat

-        Afternoon , visit Montmartre, have your portrait done by the artists of Montmartre (souvenir of Paris )!

Your private tour includes a driver guide licensed English speaking full day in Paris , transport, lunch cruise service premier , and all tickets and materials for the tours.

Day 6 : Paris to Normandy, stay in a fairy tale castle !

Check out the apartment in Paris and our first stop will be at Giverny, the house of Claude Monet , private tour of the house and gardens, where Monet painted the famous waterlilies.

For lunch, we will reach the Normandy coast , and the beautiful normand villages of Deauville, Honfleur. Time on your own for lunch.

Time for the kids to go for a swim as well if they wish , in the summer .

Afternoon visit of a farm, and products of Normandy, calvados, apple cider and Cheeses. Arriving in Bayeux, near  the landing beaches , we will visit the city and the museum of medieval tapestries.

Transfer to your beautiful castle, for 3 nights, apartment with 2 bedrooms, dinners will be included

Surrounded by a one hundred acre estate with rivers, meadows and woodland, the castle stands on the elevated site of an ancient, Viking fortress and, in the winter time, forms a true island in the flood plain of the marais. The estate forms part of a protected national park .

The Château offers six luxurious guest rooms, including a pair of two-bedroom suites. All the rooms are very large and elegantly appointed and all have en-suite bathrooms featuring massive, “claw-foot” bathtubs and walk-in showers.

“Table d'Hôte” at the 16th century House Farm- The dining room, lit by candles and firelight is wonderfully romantic and our chef goes to great lengths to ensure that the quality of the cuisine matches the atmosphere. A selection of fine wines is available, naturally, plus excellent, locally produced Cidre Bouche. Needless to say, local cheeses including Camembert and Pont l'Eveque are always available in perfect condition.

          

Day 7 : Normandy Landing Beaches

 

 Breakfast and departure for a private day to the landing beaches of Normandy. We will visit sainte mére l’eglise, Utah, Omaha beach, US cemetary. Arromanches. Lunch on your own

Private Jeep tour or Buggy tour on the beach for one hour included

Back to your castle, and dinner 


Day 8 : Normandy / Mont Saint Michel

Afterbreakfast, your guide will take you to the Mont saint michel for a private guided tour of the small abbaye, famous for pilgrimage.

ULM Private tour for 20 minutes over the Mont saint michel 


Back to the castle & dinner

Day 9 : Normandy / Paris

Departure from Normandy, check out this castle after breakfast

On our way back to Paris, we will stop in Caen to visit the museum & then we will transfer you to Paris (2h30 drive)

Drop off hotel in Paris after 2PM , afternoon in Paris on your own, this is your last day !

Hotel 4 star, 2 communicating rooms for one night , Breakfast included the next morning ;

Day 10 : Paris Departure

Private airport transfer

 Cost for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 18) :

Hotels ****   18 930 EUROS (all taxes included, VAT tax is 19.6% in France, included)

Hotels***      18 020 EUROS

Extension of this tour under request from NORMANDY to LOIRE is possible



 Private escorted tour for families : Paris + LOIRE (4 persons *)

Day 1 : Arrival in Paris

-         Private airport transfer upon arrival , English speaking driver to transfer you directly to you hotel after a short tour of Paris (2h) Your driver guide will remain at your disposition for an extra hour if you need to go for grocery store for your apartment and will help you.

-         2 bedrooms apartment LUXE**** Spa residence hotel le Prince Regent, These beautiful apartments have 2 bedrooms , one bathroom, but 2 toilets, living room , full kitchen which is very convenient with children if you wish to cook anything , or warm up, there is also diswaher, washing machine , and microwave. The residence has also a spa for the parents if they wish a cure or massages . The residence prince regent is located near Bd. Saint germain des prés , a very lively area of Paris where you can find theaters, movies theaters, restaurants and cafés, plenty of stores.

-         Afternoon is on your own to relax 


Day 2 : Full day private tour of Paris (8h)

OUR MOST POPULAR CITY TOUR OF PARIS FOR FAMILIES!

Driver guide, English speaking to meet you with transport at your hotel in Paris and let’s start with a general city tour of the city

Stop at Notre dame, for a guided tour, the children will listen to the legends of the cathedral, Casimodo and Esmeralda... Let’s play with the pigeons !

Walking tour to the Island saint Louis with a stop for hot chocolate and ice cream or French Crepes?

Stop for lunch at the Eiffel Tower (Included) and visit the Tower !

Louvre and the tuileries gardens, on the Mission Louvre, our team will have to find the clues of the painting or be on the trail of Mona Lisa

Included full day driver guide English speaking licensed for museums full day + transport by minivan luxe air conditioned, lunch eiffel tower first floor buffet and drinks , and all tickets entrance – Your french snack gouter in the afternoon with the children in a pastry store , hot chocolate and pastries are also included

Day 3 : Full day Paris Private Tour (8h)

Morning, private family bike tour of Paris THE PRIVATE FAMILY BIKE TOUR OF PARIS (3h)


At French adventures, we understand how frustrating big, expensive, foreign cities can be especially for families travelling with kids. That is why we have designed our private family tours to accommodate the needs of families visiting Paris - outside of our public tour times. We'll go at your group's pace, change our tours to fit your itinerary, adapt our route for kids, stop at our favorite French bakery, and make Paris feel a lot more manageable in the process. It is great for families who want to experience Paris together in an intimate setting. We share stories and history about Paris geared towards making it really fun and educational for kids ( we might even add a little quiz in at the end to test the kids ! ). Our tour route is also very easy & safe, as we stick to bike lanes, quaint one-way streets and bike paths along the river.

Lunch break on your own, at your apartment or in Paris

children fun cooking class 3 to 5PM ( on Wednesdays) Learn how to make french crepes and mousse au chocolat !this is also a nice way to meet French kids and why not , speak a little bit of French ? and we will take the parents for a private walking tour in le Marais  during that time. Transfers R/T apartment included, driver guide and transport for 4H

Day 4 : Versailles Castle & Park full day

DAY IN VERSAILLES FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN:

9am. Our licensed, English speaking guide, will pick you up in Paris, at your hotel and drive you to Versailles.

10am. we will arrange a private tour of the castle , exclusive guided tour , with your own guide. The tour will be also based on legends & stories of the versailles history for the children, and depending on their ages, we will then arrange a game as well.

11:15am. If you wish you can view the training of the horses at the royal stables of the castle.

Around NOON, we will then stop for a lunch break , and take you to the wonderful Trianon palace for lunch, on the terrace overlooking the park of the castle.

2PM. A private carriage ride, will pick you up with also your guide AT THE RESTAURANT, and will take you to the entrance of the park of the castle (Half hour drive) - You will do a walking tour of the park with your guide, including the trianons, hamlet of the queen, & then finising at the petite venise.

visit of the Potager of the King is fun to do with children, learn on how Louis the XIVth. had his vegetables & fruits grown in the park!

if time permits, rent a bicycle for one hour or fountains shows available to view on week ends only from April to September.

Your private tour includes licensed private driver guide full day, with transport luxe air conditioned, all authorizations for private tour inside the castle of Versailles, trianons, and hamlet. All tickets entrance. Your private horse ride carriage in Versailles for half hour.

Not included to be paid locally : the horse show and your lunch

 Day 5 : Paris private tour, Montmartre, lunch cruise

     

Visit the museum Orsay or Rodin, both museums can be visited with children tours either «  Investigation at the Rodin museum «  or «  Impressionism drawing at Orsay » ( books are included , the tours are fun , on the Rodin ‘s tour the children must find the clue of a letter written by Rodin and discovering the museum that way- On the Drawing at Orsay the children have color pencils and will draw the impressionism inside the museum) – Transfers hotel R/T included

-        Lunch cruise on the Seine river (12 :30PM to 2 :30PM) Service Premier, front of the boat

-        Afternoon , visit Montmartre, have your portrait done by the artists of Montmartre (souvenir of Paris )!

Your private tour includes a driver guide licensed English speaking full day in Paris , transport, lunch cruise service premier , and all tickets and materials for the tours.

Day 6 : Paris to Loire !

Check out your HOTEL in Paris , and a driver, English speaking will transfer you directly to the train station TGV high speed to the LOIRE.

The high speed train is going to be fun for the children ! 300KM per hour ! so fast !

Reaching TOURS in one hour from Paris , we will have our driver guide, English speaking who will remain with your for 4 days , to pick you up at the train station directly.


Our first visit will be the majestuous castle of Chambord. We will also visit the famous clos lucé ( the last home of Leonardo da Vinci ) so much fun for the children to view the inventions of Da Vinci , and Amboise, tour of the oldest chocolate store in the region !

 Drop off your castle hotel**** , 2 communicating rooms available at this Chateau near Tours & Amboise 3 nights half board

In the heart of the Loire valley Chateaux country, 10 minutes south of the city of Tours, The Chateau Hotel Domaine de la Tortiniere is an exceptional spot for tourism, leisure or business.

Half-way between the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau and the Chateau of Chenonceau, Domaine de la Tortinière is the perfect place to radiate the French kings country : the Loire Valley.

History, vineyards, "Art de vivre à la Française" delightful and harmonious landscape that is what you will find here.
Children are always welcome

             

The Hotel is composed of 11 rooms in the Château and all the others in charming older houses spread in a 15 

  
Dinner at the chateau ( no drinks included)

Balloon flight will be scheduled at sundown or sunrise over the castles of the LOIRE (3h service/ one hour flight) –this service could be replaced by a helicopter flight in case of bad meteo. Flight is for one hour & after a champagne toast. 

          

Day 7 : The Loire Valley (Canoe & Bike tours full days)

We will provide you with quality bicycle, detailed maps, complete flat tire set and helmets and mineral water for the whole tour, entrance tickets to tour the Loire Valley châteaux of Chenonceau

           

Canoeing Montrichard-Chenonceau-Civray, 12 kms.
Biking Civray- Chateau , 12 kms.

Bike ride to Montrichard.(from your hotel)

In Montrichard, board a canoe and let the current gently take you all the way down the Cher from Montrichard to Civray (app. 3 hours), with the best view ever on the most famous chateau in the Loire Valley; Chenonceau.
We highly recommend you to bring your picnic and have lunch on the left bank of the Cher, looking at the Chateau.

Keep on canoeing, pass under the bridge of the chateau.

After less than 1 hour, in Civray, grab your bike and pedal back to your hotel, stopping for a tour of Chenonceau. Tour of the Chateau of Chenonceau.
The unique architecture of the Chateau makes it one of the most exquisite Chateaus of the Loire Valley. Chenonceau is related to important French Renaissance ladies and was offered by King Henry 2nd to his mistress Diane de Poitiers. See the black room of Louise de Lorraine, the gallery and the spectacular kitchens.

Back to your hotel & dinner included

Day 8 : The LOIRE southern

After breakfast, your private driver guide will take you to  southern loire, visit of the Azay le rideau castle, the gardens of Villandry .

The city of Saumur, angers, brissac, horse ride carriage tour in the forest of Brissac .

** please note that horse ride private tours are available with supplement

Back to your hotel & dinner included

Day 9 : Back to Paris

Morning on your own

Taxi transfer to TGV train station , time of your choice, and upon arrival in Paris , a driver will take you to your hotel in Paris, 4 star, 2 rooms communicating with breakfasts included

Rest of the day on your own in Paris, your last day !

Day 10 : Paris Departure

Private airport transfer

 Cost for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 18) :

Hotels ****    19 550 EUROS (all taxes included, VAT tax is 19.6% in France, included)

Hotels***       18 645 EUROS

Extension of this tour under request from LOIRE to NORMANDY is possible


Private escorted tour for families : One Week in Paris (4 persons *)

Day 1 : Arrival in Paris

-        Private airport transfer upon arrival , English speaking driver to transfer you directly to you hotel after a short tour of Paris (2h) Your driver guide will remain at your disposition for an extra hour if you need to go for grocery store for your apartment and will help you.

-         2 bedrooms apartment LUXE**** Spa residence hotel le Prince Regent ,These beautiful apartments have 2 bedrooms , one bathroom, but 2 toilets, living room , full kitchen which is very convenient with children if you wish to cook anything , or warm up, there is also diswaher, washing machine , and microwave. The residence has also a spa for the parents if they wish a cure or massages . The residence prince regent is located near Bd. Saint germain des prés , a very lively area of Paris where you can find theaters, movies theaters, restaurants and cafés, plenty of stores.

-         Afternoon is on your own to relax 


Day 2 : Full day private tour of Paris (8h)

OUR MOST POPULAR CITY TOUR OF PARIS FOR FAMILIES!

Driver guide, English speaking to meet you with transport at your hotel in Paris and let’s start with a general city tour of the city

Stop at Notre dame, for a guided tour, the children will listen to the legends of the cathedral, Casimodo and Esmeralda... Let’s play with the pigeons !

Walking tour to the Island saint Louis with a stop for hot chocolate and ice cream or French Crepes?

Stop for lunch at the Eiffel Tower (Included) and visit the Tower !

Louvre and the tuileries gardens, on the Mission Louvre, our team will have to find the clues of the painting or be on the trail of Mona Lisa

Included full day driver guide English speaking licensed for museums full day + transport by minivan luxe air conditioned, lunch eiffel tower first floor buffet and drinks , and all tickets entrance – Your french snack gouter in the afternoon with the children in a pastry store , hot chocolate and pastries are also included

Day 3 : Full day Paris Private Tour (8h)

Morning, private family bike tour of Paris THE PRIVATE FAMILY BIKE TOUR OF PARIS (3h)


At French adventures, we understand how frustrating big, expensive, foreign cities can be especially for families travelling with kids. That is why we have designed our private family tours to accommodate the needs of families visiting Paris - outside of our public tour times. We'll go at your group's pace, change our tours to fit your itinerary, adapt our route for kids, stop at our favorite French bakery, and make Paris feel a lot more manageable in the process. It is great for families who want to experience Paris together in an intimate setting. We share stories and history about Paris geared towards making it really fun and educational for kids ( we might even add a little quiz in at the end to test the kids ! ). Our tour route is also very easy & safe, as we stick to bike lanes, quaint one-way streets and bike paths along the river.

Lunch break on your own, at your apartment or in Paris

children fun cooking class 3 to 5PM ( on Wednesdays) Learn how to make french crepes and mousse au chocolat !this is also a nice way to meet French kids and why not , speak a little bit of French ? and we will take the parents for a private walking tour in le Marais  during that time. Transfers R/T apartment included, driver guide and transport for 4H

Day 4 : Versailles Castle & Park full day

DAY IN VERSAILLES FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN:

9am. Our licensed, English speaking guide, will pick you up in Paris, at your hotel and drive you to Versailles.

10am. we will arrange a private tour of the castle , exclusive guided tour , with your own guide. The tour will be also based on legends & stories of the versailles history for the children, and depending on their ages, we will then arrange a game as well.

11:15am. If you wish you can view the training of the horses at the royal stables of the castle.

Around NOON, we will then stop for a lunch break , and take you to the wonderful Trianon palace for lunch, on the terrace overlooking the park of the castle.

2PM. A private carriage ride, will pick you up with also your guide AT THE RESTAURANT, and will take you to the entrance of the park of the castle (Half hour drive) - You will do a walking tour of the park with your guide, including the trianons, hamlet of the queen, & then finising at the petite venise.

visit of the Potager of the King is fun to do with children, learn on how Louis the XIVth. had his vegetables & fruits grown in the park!

if time permits, rent a bicycle for one hour or fountains shows available to view on week ends only from April to September.

Your private tour includes licensed private driver guide full day, with transport luxe air conditioned, all authorizations for private tour inside the castle of Versailles, trianons, and hamlet. All tickets entrance. Your private horse ride carriage in Versailles for half hour.

Not included to be paid locally : the horse show and your lunch

 Day 5 : Paris private tour, Montmartre, lunch cruise

     

Visit the museum Orsay or Rodin, both museums can be visited with children tours either «  Investigation at the Rodin museum «  or «  Impressionism drawing at Orsay » ( books are included , the tours are fun , on the Rodin ‘s tour the children must find the clue of a letter written by Rodin and discovering the museum that way- On the Drawing at Orsay the children have color pencils and will draw the impressionism inside the museum) – Transfers hotel R/T included

-        Lunch cruise on the Seine river (12 :30PM to 2 :30PM) Service Premier, front of the boat

-        Afternoon , visit Montmartre, have your portrait done by the artists of Montmartre (souvenir of Paris )!

Your private tour includes a driver guide licensed English speaking full day in Paris , transport, lunch cruise service premier , and all tickets and materials for the tours.

Day 6 : Paris "à la carte" ! This day is for you to choose !!

One activity to choose from for your family

-         helicopter tour of Paris with a stop at the museum of air & space ( recommended for boys)

-         private perfume class with transfers and visit of the dolls museums or any museum of your choice, transport included ( girls recommended)or a shopping tour

-         chocolate tour tasting in Paris , and the great food markets of Paris !

-         visit Chartres, lunch at the castle of Esclimont and horse riding

-         Balloon ride & visit castle of Maintenon

-         One day in Disney, transfers and tickets entrance one park included 

Day 7 : On your own in Paris

Day 8 : Departure

Private airport transfer

 Cost for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 18) :

Hotels ****    11 930 EUROS (all taxes included, VAT tax is 19.6% in France, included)

Hotels***       11 220 EUROS

Extension of this tour under request from NORMANDY to LOIRE is possible

Your private tour package includes for 4 :

-         2 airport transfers R/T private chauffeured English speaking with assistance

-         3H city tour / assistance upon arrival , driver guide & transport

-         hotel  / 2 rooms for 7 nights in Paris central

-         full day private tour of Paris, driver guide English speaking licensed for museums, lunch eiffel tower and access tickets up to 2nd. Floor,Louvre tickets entrance

-         Private bike tour of Paris (3h) , insurance, helmets, guide  and bikes

-         Children cooking class + walking tour of le Marais for parents, guide, and transport (4h)

-         Private tour of Versailles full day, guide, transport, tickets, horse ride carriage private tour,

-         Full day private tour museum + lunch cruise + Montmartre walking tour private , all entrance tickets

Day of your choice, activities  as listed

Private escorted tour for families : PROVENCE + CAMARGUE (4 persons *)


Day 1 : Arrival in Paris

-        Private airport transfer upon arrival , English speaking driver to transfer you directly to you hotel after a short tour of Paris (2h) Your driver guide will remain at your disposition for an extra hour if you need to go for grocery store for your apartment and will help you.

-         2 bedrooms apartment LUXE**** Spa residence hotel le Prince Regent , These beautiful apartments have 2 bedrooms , one bathroom, but 2 toilets, living room , full kitchen which is very convenient with children if you wish to cook anything , or warm up, there is also diswaher, washing machine , and microwave. The residence has also a spa for the parents if they wish a cure or massages . The residence prince regent is located near Bd. Saint germain des prés , a very lively area of Paris where you can find theaters, movies theaters, restaurants and cafés, plenty of stores.

-         Afternoon is on your own to relax 


Day 2 : Full day private tour of Paris (8h)

OUR MOST POPULAR CITY TOUR OF PARIS FOR FAMILIES!

Driver guide, English speaking to meet you with transport at your hotel in Paris and let’s start with a general city tour of the city

Stop at Notre dame, for a guided tour, the children will listen to the legends of the cathedral, Casimodo and Esmeralda... Let’s play with the pigeons !

Walking tour to the Island saint Louis with a stop for hot chocolate and ice cream or French Crepes?

Stop for lunch at the Eiffel Tower (Included) and visit the Tower !

Louvre and the tuileries gardens, on the Mission Louvre, our team will have to find the clues of the painting or be on the trail of Mona Lisa

Included full day driver guide English speaking licensed for museums full day + transport by minivan luxe air conditioned, lunch eiffel tower first floor buffet and drinks , and all tickets entrance – Your french snack gouter in the afternoon with the children in a pastry store , hot chocolate and pastries are also included

Day 3 : Full day Paris Private Tour (8h)

Morning, private family bike tour of Paris THE PRIVATE FAMILY BIKE TOUR OF PARIS (3h)

At French adventures, we understand how frustrating big, expensive, foreign cities can be especially for families travelling with kids. That is why we have designed our private family tours to accommodate the needs of families visiting Paris - outside of our public tour times. We'll go at your group's pace, change our tours to fit your itinerary, adapt our route for kids, stop at our favorite French bakery, and make Paris feel a lot more manageable in the process. It is great for families who want to experience Paris together in an intimate setting. We share stories and history about Paris geared towards making it really fun and educational for kids ( we might even add a little quiz in at the end to test the kids ! ). Our tour route is also very easy & safe, as we stick to bike lanes, quaint one-way streets and bike paths along the river.

Lunch break on your own, at your apartment or in Paris

children fun cooking class 3 to 5PM ( on Wednesdays) Learn how to make french crepes and mousse au chocolat !this is also a nice way to meet French kids and why not , speak a little bit of French ? and we will take the parents for a private walking tour in le Marais  during that time. Transfers R/T apartment included, driver guide and transport for 4H

Day 4 : Versailles Castle & Park full day

DAY IN VERSAILLES FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN:

9am. Our licensed, English speaking guide, will pick you up in Paris, at your hotel and drive you to Versailles.

10am. we will arrange a private tour of the castle , exclusive guided tour , with your own guide. The tour will be also based on legends & stories of the versailles history for the children, and depending on their ages, we will then arrange a game as well.

11:15am. If you wish you can view the training of the horses at the royal stables of the castle.

Around NOON, we will then stop for a lunch break , and take you to the wonderful Trianon palace for lunch, on the terrace overlooking the park of the castle.

2PM. A private carriage ride, will pick you up with also your guide AT THE RESTAURANT, and will take you to the entrance of the park of the castle (Half hour drive) - You will do a walking tour of the park with your guide, including the trianons, hamlet of the queen, & then finising at the petite venise.

visit of the Potager of the King is fun to do with children, learn on how Louis the XIVth. had his vegetables & fruits grown in the park!

if time permits, rent a bicycle for one hour or fountains shows available to view on week ends only from April to September.

Your private tour includes licensed private driver guide full day, with transport luxe air conditioned, all authorizations for private tour inside the castle of Versailles, trianons, and hamlet. All tickets entrance. Your private horse ride carriage in Versailles for half hour.

Not included to be paid locally : the horse show and your lunch

 Day 5 : Paris private tour, Montmartre, lunch cruise

     

Visit the museum Orsay or Rodin, both museums can be visited with children tours either «  Investigation at the Rodin museum «  or «  Impressionism drawing at Orsay » ( books are included , the tours are fun , on the Rodin ‘s tour the children must find the clue of a letter written by Rodin and discovering the museum that way- On the Drawing at Orsay the children have color pencils and will draw the impressionism inside the museum) – Transfers hotel R/T included

-        Lunch cruise on the Seine river (12 :30PM to 2 :30PM) Service Premier, front of the boat

-        Afternoon , visit Montmartre, have your portrait done by the artists of Montmartre (souvenir of Paris )!

Your private tour includes a driver guide licensed English speaking full day in Paris , transport, lunch cruise service premier , and all tickets and materials for the tours.

Day 6 : Paris to Provence !

-         private transfer from your hotel in Paris with a chauffeured minivan , departure by high speed train with assistance in English . TGV to Avignon is 2H45minutes from Paris ! First class.

-         Arrive in Avignon, Welcome to Provence ! you will smell right away the lavender and hear the cicadas ! !

- Transfert to the city of the POPES, city tour of Avignon and a walking tour as well, the whole center of the city is pedestrian, great for shopping ! You will have the choice to stay in the center of the city, or we can also give you the oppportunity to stay in a traditional Mas of Provence, with pool , and gardens , may be a better choice with children. A rental is also a good option, French adventures will advise you on the best option for your family.

          

-         Day on your own & dinner will be included.

     

Day 7 : Provence, Luberon villages

After a nice breakfast on the terrace of your hotel, your private driver guide will come to pick you up for a full day in LUBERON 

We will stop at the famous village of saint remy, then Roussillon, so strange the color of the soil is orange ! ! !  Gordes,one of the most beautiful village of France !

 We will stop for the Colorado Aventures near Roussillon, inside the national park of LUBERON , for acrobatic adventures through the forest ! 

Ballon ride at sundown from Gordes in the evening over the villages of Provence , you will see the lavendre fields ! dinner included in Gordes with your guide. 

Back to your hotel late. No dinner included

    

          

Day 9 : One day in Camargue & Back to Paris

Breakfast and departure for the national park of Camargue, famous for wild horses, and pink flamingos. Each year millions of pink flamingos come from Africa to spend the summer here .

Horse ride through the park and on the beach / Or visit the park bulls, and manades, typical farms of Camargue. You can take a swimm if you wish on hour back, to Avignon and transfer to train departure late afternoon, for Paris

TGV back to Paris and upon arrival driver to transfer you to your hotel in Paris

        



Day 10 : Paris Departure

Private airport transfer

 Cost for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 18) :

Hotels ****    11 970 EUROS (all taxes included, VAT tax is 19.6% in France, included)

Hotels***       11 280 EUROS

Extension of this tour under request from Provence to French riviera or Southwest (Bordeaux/Périgord/Dordogne) or Drome / Beaujolais is possible 





 










 
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